JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Tenative Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Administration from an accredited institution with a major in Education Administration, or its equivalent preferred. 
• State of Michigan Administrative certification required.  State of Michigan teacher certification preferred.
• Worked successfully for a period of at least (5) years in the educational field. 
• Demonstrated record of improved student achievement. 
• A deep understanding of data, curriculum, and instruction. 
• Ability to problem solve, critically think, and resolve issues. 
• Ability to positively influence and support a diverse student population and school community

Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Administrator of Schools, the Junior High School Principal serves as the instructional/educational leader, responsible for student learning, personnel management, scheduling, emergency management, facility operations and is accountable to meet and exceed goals as established by the district. 

• Ensure excellence through equity and access for all students.
• Lead, support and supervise the implementation of state standards, standards for college and career readiness and district curriculum of elementary schools in all subjects. 
• Lead and support the use of digital learning tools including a learning management system, student information system, grade book and collaboration services.
• Lead and support the development of digital content and the use of assessment tools to measure student learning.
• Lead and promote the analysis of historical and real-time data to drive educational decisions.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, aligning the plan with the district’s vision, mission, initiatives and district improvement plan. 
• Supervise the instructional program and evaluate the performance of teachers. 
• Lead and supervise the implementation of research based instructional strategies for all grade levels including but not limited to sub-group populations.
• Implement in-depth and on-going professional development to support instructional strategies.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the students through data analysis. 
• Align resources with goals and priorities. 
• Monitor the revenue and expenditures of the individual school. 
• Attend, lead, supervise and participate in school and district activities including but not limited to graduation, extracurricular activities, and conferences.
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders using a variety of media.
• Effectively lead, positively influence, and support a culturally diverse educational community. 
• Create and maintain a safe environment for all stakeholders with emphasis on implementation of SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support).
• Foster a professional community of teachers and staff to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
• Perform such other duties as assigned. 

Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Benefits: 

• For detailed information regarding benefits, please reference the UCS transparency site at:   https://www.uticak12.org/Page/875 

• Salary based on qualifications and experience.